By Sheetal Kumari | August 24, 2024
In Iceland's rugged landscape, a southwestern volcano erupted again on Thursday, marking the sixth eruption since December.
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The night sky was illuminated by streams of red-hot lava and smoke, as confirmed by the Icelandic Meteorological Office.
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The fissure reached a total length of approximately 3.9 kilometres and extended by 1.5 kilometres in just 40 minutes.
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Livestream footage captured the breathtaking sight of molten lava shooting into the air, glowing brilliantly against the night sky.
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The eruption occurred along the Sundhnukar crater row, east of Mount Sylingafell, partially overlapping with previous outbreaks.
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This volcanic system lacks a central crater and instead erupts by creating giant fissures in the ground.
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Prior studies indicated magma accumulation underground, leading to warnings of possible new activity near Reykjavik.
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These frequent eruptions underscore the ongoing challenge for Iceland, as scientists warn of repeated volcanic activity for decades.
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Since 2021, nine eruptions have occurred, marking the reawakening of geological systems dormant for 800 years.
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